Applied Fluid Mechanics covers all of the basic principles of fluid mechanics - both statics and dynamics - in a clear, practical presentation that ties theory directly to real devices and systems used in chemical process industries, manufacturing, plant engineering, wastewater handling, and product design. Included is an extensive Appendix that serves as a useful learning and problem-solving tool.
Mott grew up in Nyack, NY, served in the Marines during WWII, and graduated from Columbia University. He played drums with Benny Goodman for a period before getting a job at CBS doing sound effects for radio. He stuck around for television and worked on The Dick Van Dyke Show, Laugh In, and won two Emmys for his work on Days of Our Lives.
My head hurts and my ears seem to bleed from this one. I've come to the conclusion that my math level just wasn't high enough to completely grasp the concepts of fluid dynamics. Despite my misgivings, I think this is a very good book.
Es un excelente libro sobre el tema, pero me disgustó un poco la cantidad de ejercicios que tiene focalizados en el sistema de unidad de USA. Es cierto que hay muchos con el sistema SI, pero hay muchos con el otro, que no se usa tanto. Igual, es muy útil.
La primera parte es una belleza. Está bien organizada y contiene explicaciones sencillas pero completas. Es una lástima que después de ahí (alrededor del capítulo 5) se vuelve mucho más desordenado, repetitivo y confuso. Tuve que buscar otro libro.